Posted in Equestrian Governance

EFI attempts to close stable doors after horses have bolted, order inquiry into impersonation fiasco

In a classic case of closing the stable doors after the horses have bolted, Equestrian Federation of India executive committee has formed a five-member panel to inquire into the embarrassment…

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Posted in Hockey

Indian men’s hockey team excited to be returning to Pro League competition in Argentina

The sense of excitement in the Indian men’s hockey team comes through as it reached Buenos Aires for its first set of FIH Pro League matches in more than a…

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Posted in Cricket

ICC Cricket World Cup final 2011: Excerpts from the show titled Man of the Match on All India Radio

It was a delight to be in the hallowed studios of All India Radio (New Delhi) on the night of April 2, 2011 when India beat Sri Lanka by six…

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Posted in Swimming

Srihari, Kenisha clock personal best times to lend stature to All-India Invitational Meet

India’s top backstroke swimmer Srihari Nataraj clocked a personal best of 25.46 seconds in the 50m in the SFI All-India Invitational Swimming Competition at the Padukone-Dravid Centre of Sports Excellence…

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The Aussie influx in IPL

The left-handed Devon Conway found no takers in the Indian Premier League Players’ Auction. Yet, by scoring his fifth successive half century in Twenty20 internationals, the New Zealander sparked many…

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Posted in Olympic Games Olympic Sport Other Sport

Indian sailors pursue last-gasp Olympic Games qualification in Gulf of Oman regatta

With hope in their hearts, the country’s best sailors are in Muscat preparing for the Al Mussanah Open Sail Championships being sailed in the Gulf of Oman from April 1…

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Posted in Olympic Games Olympic Sport Shooting Sport&Mind

Chinki Yadav and the art of avoiding ‘paralysis by analysis’

It was hard to discern whether Chinki Yadav was elated at having won 25m Pistol gold in the ISSF World Cup 2021 New Delhi or relieved at having emerged as…

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Posted in Olympic Sport Shooting Sport&Mind

Anjum Moudgil says World Cup came at the right time, reigniting the fire for her

Her beautiful hand-painted masks are a hit, and not just at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges. The creative pursuit of Anjum Moudgil, one of India’s top rifle shooters, has…

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Posted in Doping Other Sport Sports Science

Delhi High Court asks NADA to expedite DNA Analysis of samples of rider banned for doping

The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to urgently collect the necessary samples to ensure that Jaipur-based motorcyclist Vijay Singh, 35, can confirm that his…

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Posted in Equestrian Governance

EFI ends membership of 99 Clubs & Units but remains in contravention of National Sports Code

In a tacit admission of its largesse in given membership to Club and Units that had little to do with Equestrian sport, the Equestrian Federation of India has decided to…

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